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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
LEE ON THE MOON.

There is no reason for thinking that
the moon is not absolutely airless, and,
while it has no visible bodies of water,
it's soil, may, after all, not be entirely
arid and dessicated There are observa-
tons which hint at visible changes in
certain spots that could possibly be
caused by vegetation, and there are other
observations which suggest the display
OF electric luminosity in rarified atmos-
phere covering the moon. To declare
that no possible form of life can exist
under the conditions prevailing upon the
lunar surface would be saying too much
for human intelligence cannot set bounds
to creative power. Yet, within the liIGits
of life as we know them, it is probably
safe to assert that the moon is dead and
deserted world. In other words, il a
race of beings resembling ourselves, or
resembling any of our contemporaries in
terrestrial life ever existed upon the
moon, they must long since have perish
ed. That such beings may have existed
is possible, particularly if it is true, as
generally believed, that the moon once
had a comparatively dense atmosphere
and waters upon it's surface, which have
now, in the process Of cooling, been
withdrawn into its interior. 1t certain
ly does not detrsct from the interest
with which we study the rugged and
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
ORIGIN OF A FAMOUS SONG.

ORIGIN OF A FAMOUS SONG.
Once over the bar at it's entrance from
the Gulf, the Suwanee river hold it's way
with deep current, in places of forty
feet. far up through the forests of the
best hard pine in the State 1t is the
Penobscot of Florida. 1t has some good
land upon it where plantations have
heretofore been made, but after while
generally abandoned. The mosquitoes
and malaria guard in the main entrance
against other than lumbermen, anglers
and intrusive tourists. This dark river
has, too, its romance, as being the place
which gave rise to melody which, like
Home, Sweet Home" the affec ton Of
the heart will never let GOT For it was
here that a, French family in the time of
Louis XIV. came over and settled upon
the Suwsnee and made a plantation.
After awhile the father and mother and
all died save one daughter who, disheart-
ed and desolate, returned to France, and
there wrote, adopting in part that negro
dialect which she had been familiar with
on the plantation in her girlhood, feel
ing tribute to ''the old folks at home in
their graves in the far-off countrywide.
guStd (Go) Chronicle.
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THE GREAT STATE OF KANSAS.
Gov. Martin concludes a glowing tri-
butte to proud, progressive, prosperous
Kansas as follows:
This is a great State. 1t is the heart of
the American continent. Its history is 6
romance of the most thrilling in terest. Its
development has been without parallel in
the record of American commonwealth.
1t has absorbed in it's population the
best blood and brain in all the civilized
nations of the earth. During campaign
of thirty years. waged by peaceful forces
of civilization on the prairies of Kansas,
10000 square miles of territory have been
planted in crops; 900 cities and towns dot
the map of the State; nearly 1000 miles
Of rail are kept bright by the constant
friction of mighty commerce; property
worth fully $600,0O0,000 has been accum-
ulated; 1000 school. houses welcome
throngs of eager children; crops valued at
over $100,O00,0O0 are annually harvested,
and fully 100000 intelligent, enterpris-
ing and prosperous people have homes
within the borders of this State. The
black banners of industry float from
thousands of mills and factories. Fields
and meadows are rich with herds and
hocks. The face of the land has been
transformed with forests, orchards and
hedge rows. Everywhere is growth, in
provement, increase; everywhere are evil
dences of culture, thrift and enterprise;
everywhere the promise of larger,
broader life, and firmer, deeper faith in
the greatness and glory OF Kansas. Here
is the Central State, the Sunhower State,
and within its borders prosperity and or
der, Intelligence and sobriety, industry
and enterprise, go hand in hand.
And we are yet at the threshold and in
the morning of it all. Kansas is still in
the bloom of youth; she has only fairly
commenced her career. Loving freedom
and loyal to the core; believing in educa-
ton and respecting law; striving to keep
her young manhood sober, clean and
healthy; never feeble imitator, yet al
ways willing to learn; not afraid to ex-
pertinent, and always ready to lead; full
of energy, courage and enthusiasm this
is the Kansas of our love and our faith.
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A sNAIL's pace need not be used any
longer as a term more or less indefinite.
By an interesting experiment at the
Terre Haute Polytechnic the other day,
it was sseertsined exactly and reduced to
figures, which may now be quoted by
persons who favor the use of exact terms.
A half dozen of the mollusks were permit
ted to crawl between two points ten feet
apart, and the average pace was ascer-
tanned. From thus it was easy enough to
calculate that one snail can crawl mile
in just fourteen DAVIS.
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beautiful scenery of the moon to reflect
that if we could visit those ancient sea-
bottoms, or explore those glittering
mountains, we might, perchance, find
there some remains or mementoes Of a
race that hourished, and perhaps was all
gathered again to its fathers before man
appeared upon the earth.-P Popular Sci
ence Monthly.
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THE most magnificent visitor ever
known in the annals of the English
court was the Emperor Nicholas, says the
London World, who, when he was here
in 1874, left $4,000 to be distributed
among the servants at Windsor Castle,
while the housekeeper there was given a
parure of diamonds worth $1,000. The
six lords who were in waiting during his
visit each received splendid gold snuff
box, with the Emperor's portrait set in
diamonds; each equerry and the grooms-
in-waiting got similar snuff box with
his Imperial Majesty's cipher in dia-
monds; a bushel of rings, watches and
brooches we're distributed among minor
tunctionaries; e2 800 was given in char
ity and e5O0 for the cup at Ascot, which
was continued annually for ten years.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

Born to blush unseen-The young lady
of African psrentsge.
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Humility kneels in the dust but gazes on
the skies.-Archer Butler.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-05-12
See Comrade Taylor's adv. on page S.
Tho Rnss pnndnr.Hnrn.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Captain Jim
Davis, of the indianapolis Fire Department, has
IN his possession an interesting war relic, the
history Of which he docs not know, save that
il was presented 10 his father shortly after the
war, and was found among his effects. The work
upon IL is something remarkable. Originally
il was evidently the horn of Texas steer,
rudely converted 10 the uses of a powder flask.
Two belts" are left unshorn Of former thick
ness, on one Of which is cut the name Of John
G. Manson, Gath Ohio Veteran Volunteers; born
April 8, 1902. Pa" On the other belt are the
battles in which the owner participated, in.
Guiding Jonesboro, Rocky Face Ridge, Perry
vile, Kenesaw, Lookout. Peach Tree Creek,
Lovejoy Station, Mission Ridge Stone River,
Shiloh, Franklin, Nashville, Resaca, Dallas, At
lsnts, Spring Hill and Chickamauga
The remaining portion has been carefully
pared down until tits transparent, and engraved
thereon are a number Of figures and inscrip-
tiOns. cOpperhead snake lies cooled around
the base of the horn. Near by is Gabriel and
his trumpet. and a scroll bearing the word
Fame" and close at hand a tomahawz and
bowieknife, with musket, cannon and cannon
balls. typical figure of a soldier is also shown,
with musket and acc0utcrments, and the words,
"My country" aud Union" Elsewhere is a
drawing representinga mules head. If observed
one way, but reverse il, aud there is a likeness
of mans face labelled JEFF Davis" There is
also a representation OF Washington's tomb. and
of war vessel, with a half-mOOn anchor and
rope, and the all seeing eye;" and still farther
along is engraved the word Texas" Every
mite Of the surface Of the horn is covered with
hieroglyphics Of some sort, and il is said that
all this engraving was done with the point Of
pocket-knife. The whole shows a wonderful
amount Of patience and persistence, aud no
small artistic sbility.-F. c. McCURDY, Beech
Grove. Ind.
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marching short distance we met some negroes
and asked them where the Johnnies were.
They said:
"Lor' bress you, sab, dey done lef here in dc
night on run, an by dis time is gone clar across
de Appomstic Riber."
We were soon In the southwest end of the
city, and halted and stacked arms. Our colors
were on green plat of ground just across the
street from the regiment. In a few minutes
Lieut.-Col. VIM. II. III. Mccall rode up to our
color guards and told them TO follow him. The
next thing we saw was our flag by the side Of
white flag floating over the Courthouse.
Soon after we were marched back into our camp
by Maj. Reher, and about o'clock we again
marched back into Petersburg, when our colors
again Joined US, and we were told by Lieut.
Col. Mccall that we were entitled to the pro-
vost duty of the city, but the Mayor preferred
handing the city over TO an officer of higher
rank than he was, and il was given. think, TO
the Colonel commanding the Goth n. Y.-JAs.
A. SMITH, Co. L, 20Oth Pa, New Cumberland,
Pa
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PERMANENcY OF CURE.
THE conrousD oxYczS's CHIEF VIRTUE.

From Hon. H. P. vrooman.
"QUzNEMo Kansas December 4 1885
GENTLEMEN.-About eight years have elapsed since
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See COmrade TaylOr's adv. on page S.
OPDYcKES BRIGADE.
It's Gallant Rush TO the Breach at the Battle or
Franklin.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Comrade Pin
ney. in closing his account of the battle of
franklin, said he would like TO hear from some
OF Opdycke's men about the part they took in
that battle. Col. Emerson 0pdycke, of the
l25th Ohio, was in command Of the First Bril-
gade, Second Division, Fourth Corps, composed
Of the 36th, 74th and SSth Ill., path Wis. and
125th Ohio, which was rear-guard from Spring
Hill TO Franklin. About 4 o'clock we reached
Franklin, passed through the lines and halted
short distance in rear Of the works rs a reserve,
but were ordered TO be ready whenever wanted.
Being tired, hungry and nearly worn out, as
we had had nothing TO eat all day, the con-
tents of sundry cracker-boxes were soon ap-
propriated and the inevitable coffee-pots were
singing over hastily-built fires.
But our refreshments were doomed 20 be
postponed until some more convenient time for
we could see the rebel hosts coming rapidly
down the hillside and sweeping across the field.
Onward they came, brushing away the brigades
of Lane and Conrad which for some unknown
reason were stationed in advance, and as they
advanced upon the works a portion of the
Twenty-third Corps at the right of the Colum-
bia pike was Overpowered and compelled TO give
way. The rebels came pouring over the works,
seemingly in countless numbers A mounted
officer was seen rapidly approaching us, who
proved TO be Gen. Stanley. As he dashed up
he shouted, Col. Opdycke, those works must
be retakeni"
0pdycke replied, "They shall be, and they
shall be held. FAN in, First Brigade!-Fix
bayonets !-Charge!"
Away we went with heads bowed to the storm
of leaden hail. determined TO conquer or die.
Who is there left of the First Brigade that will
ever forget the brave 0pdycke as he sprang to
the front and, waving his sword, shouted, :" Up
and at them, Z" Soon we were In possess
sion of the works, and held them until the fight
was over.
The historian Of the Army Of the Cumber-
land has said; seldom in the history of the
war has a single brigade made itself so con-
spicuous in saving an army" But il was at a
fearful sacrifice, for many of our old veterans
went down in the terrible struggle of that day.
But while the First Brigade was doing all this
the others were not idle, for all were doing
their share, and 10 all alike is the honor
due. Still il was generally conceded that
the First Brigade, Second Division, Fourth
Corps, coming in just at the right time, turned
the tide of battle and saved the day. We car
ried away with us as trophies 80 rebel flags,
captured by our brigade alone, and for weeks
atterward our regimental flag foated from
rebel STATS CARVER, Co. ii, Seth H., 0mro,
Wis
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recall to mind what was told you in the Office.
you will admit that you have experienced lust
what you were given to expect Go on. Two
weeks later he wrote, well, I am better; but
whether it is the Oxygen that is making me so,
or the good nursing of my dear mother, I don't
know. Answer: Give your dear mother all the
credit that belongs to her, but nine-tenths of il
is due to the Compound Oxygen. Go on.
Three weeks later / am satisfied that if is the
oxygen that is doing the business.
Nov" said the clergyman friend, "the patient
stayed at my house night before last He is on
his way to Cuba, purely pleasure trip. He has
not particle of sore throat, not bit Of cough,
neither an ache nor pain, and he has gained
20 pounds in avoirdupois weight In short, he
is perfectly we'll" And all this in less than two
months.
Remember, this is a very exceptional case,
and we should not have considered it of suf-
icient importance to publish an isolated case,
five had not at hand many other cures almost
as remarkable as this.
Again, we are reminded that this is our own
statement. Yes, but we will now give you
some statements of the patients themselves:
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ASTHMA.
o. B., ao.)

o. B., ao) "MAoUoKsrA Iowa September 10 1895
can assure you that consider your Compound Oxygen
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our strength and even life is made stronger proportion
the blood rendered pure is the tendency heahward
from any disease.
Thus, gentlemen you may observe clearly ofopnion
that the proper treatment by Compound Oxygen is the most
pleasant and most philosophical way Of treating any disease
do not mean to say that every person may be cured by
use OF Compound Oxygen after they have suffered the loss of
the use OF part of the vital organs; but do say that
before such loss has occurred the proper of the Com
pound Oxygen will tendencyto said loss and
entirely and permanently the condition tending such loss
Therefore the relation of the Compound Oxygen toward
perfect health effect Pure blood and dis
ease are Incompatible and consequent when the blood
pure there chance for disease have my mind two
three persons who have been much improved in health BY
the Inhalation Of the Compound Oxygen.
PRESTON L LAKE, NJ d.
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L. I. Hefner, Fremont, wants TO know when
and where the 9th Ohio Cav. will hold its next
Reunion.
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See COmrade Taylor's adv. on page 5.
GUNTOWN.
A Word from q Member Of the WaterhOuse Bat.
terry.

N WOid MtinDtf Oh the hnlcfhOuse Bat-
terry.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Since you
printed the excellent speech OF Commander
in-Chief Fairchild, before tho last Encamp-
ment of this Department, ! think il ought TO
be followed by the remarks Of our Department
Commander, Il. III. Seward, or, as the boys love
10 call him, Tom Seward, who said, in substance:
Comrades. IN your name and In behalf Of every
old soldier, IA behalf Of every soldiers widow aud
every soldiers orphan in Kansas thank the Com
mander IN Chief Tor his visit TO Kansas and this
Encampmcnt. We have heard his words and we
lndorse every sentiment he expressed. Comrades
the ways Of Providence are beyond our ken. Some
OF those ways are more inexplicable than others
One of the products Of Wisconsin is indeed pecu-
liar, but thank God that the state which produces
n Bragg also gave us Fairclild, under whose
leadership the victory will surely be ours.
see some of the comrades are disputing over
the recapture of the guns lost by Warehouses;
battery go. Il, LIST III. l.. A. at Guntown.
was lead driver on the sixth piece Of that bat
terry. We only had four guns with ms at Gun
town, having left the first section at Memphis.
Five Of our guns were l2-pound brass Napo-
Icons, and the other was 6-pound brass
James rifle. This was the gun was driving
on. All four of our guns were within easy
musket shot Of the enemy, but for some mex
plicable reason only one was used. When the
order was given 10 retreat, we managed 10 get
into the road, and after going few miles we
were ordered TO unhitch, the four guns were
spiked, the ammunition thrown into the swamp,
and we never saw but one of those guns after
ward.
Our battery took part in the Tupelo raid
under A. j. Smith with our remaining two
guns. After the second day of the battle
Of Tupelo and while We were on the road back
| 10 Memphis, Forrest, whom We supposed was
thoroughly whipped, came upon US very sud-
denly at creek, which think was called Grier-
son Creek, where we had another lively time
with Forests command, and at that place our
brigade recaptured the James rifle from which
the spike had been withdrawn, and Forrest
had been using IL on us with good effect Our
battery was at Nashville with McMillan's bril-
gade, aud took part in that battle, having at
that time four 3-inch Rodman rifles and the
two l2-pound Napoleons; and while / don't
know what the other batteries did in the vicin-
ity OF our brigade, We were far from being
idle or disinterested spectators.
have read with interest the numerous arti-
cles concerning the Guntown, Tupelo and
Oxford lMiss) raids, as well as the Price raid.
suggest that McAiillan's Brigade have Re-
union at ST. Louis during the next Encamp-
ment.-L. J. WEBB, Topeka, Kan.
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EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: There has
been much contention among the comrades as
TO who were the first organized troops 10 enter
Petersburg, Va, on the Sd Of April, 1865, and
as 10 whose flag was FIRST flung TO the breeze
over that city. j claim that il was the flag Of
the 2OOth Pa. We entered the city about 4:30
o'clock the morning of the Sd, after standing
all night under arms with orders not TO fire a
gun, no matter what we saw in our front. We
were on the right Of Fort Malone. and early in
the morning marched TO the right and passed
through a rebel fort on the double-quick. After
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Express Company and the Pinkertons for $780,
600 damages for false arrest and imprisonment
1t is reported that six English detectives
arrived in ST. Louis two weeks ago and have
since been busy ascertaining the character and
extent of the Irish national organization.-
The Mexican national holiday, commemorating
the victory Of the Mexican troops over the
French during the war Of intervention, was
LAST week
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Concernlue shIeIds,s nIyIsIon

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: / notice q
communication from Jimmy" Max, 9TH Ind,
Omaha, .Aeb., in reference TO Port Republic.
j indOrse every word he says about that cam
paign. Shieldss Division was meanly treated,
having all the marching and fighting of the
entire Mcdowell Corps 10 do, our first fight be-
ing at Winchester Va, March %, 1862; then
up and down the Shenandoah Valley, over the
mountains 10 Fredericksburg, Va, and back via
Front Royal and Luray TO Port Republic. The
bridge he speaks of was fired by detail of the
LIST Va. Cav Union, by order Of Gen. Shields,
through Gen. Carroll, commanding our brigade,
and would very soon thereafter have been seen
floating down the rapid and at that time, swol-
len river, but for the order Of Gen. Mcdowell,
sent by courier on a foaming horse, " Not 10
burn the bridge, but 10 hold il at all hazards"
The Ere was put out, aud that night the rebels,
under StoDewali" crossed the bridge in strong
numbers. After terrible fighting Shields, los
ing the very flower Of his division, was com
PEELED 10 abandon the field, retreating however,
In good order, until the rebels declined 10 far
Their follow. Not one Of McDowell's men, out
side Of Shieldss Division, fired a shot for they
were not even in hearing dstance.-CHAs. T..
APPLEBAUGH, Corporal, Co. b, 10th Pa; Pri-
vate Co. ID, 9th u. S. Cav, u. S. A., and Ser
geant- Major, 10th Pa, Altoona, Pa.